Description: 6'5" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He dresses in green turtlenecks beneath a tan coat with blue slacks. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Dwarven activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Dwarven doctor. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Dwarven compassion.

Flaws: Shy, Insomniac, Disease, Racist. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 1200 pp. Alexandrite (500 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Blue-white diamond (3000 gp). White pearl (130 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Red spinel (130 gp).

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy red stubble. She wears a white costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on her torso. She has a hunchback. Her hair is red and curly. She has a dull look in her green eyes.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Half-Orcs.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Bendoo was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Dwarven compassion; and she is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Racist. Bonds: Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1300 pp. Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Brown diamond (5000 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Zircon (40 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his lance with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His black hair, when down, is lengthy. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: Dain was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Poor. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 7000 gp. Amber (60 gp). Coral (60 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Coral (60 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She prefers to wear black clothing when she does not wear armor. She has shaved her head bald. Her blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Engong isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Half-Orc unity. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and many gnolls want her driven away

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Slave, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 7000 gp. Eye agate (15 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Coral (50 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Jet (50 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). White opal (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She has a missing right arm. She wears tattered old clothes. Her long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. She has all her life been fascinated with dancing.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is her passion; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 1000 pp. Solid gold idol (1000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (50 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (50 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing green cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. Her crest is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her eyes are likewise red. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Fisher who has hired her part-time. A true patriot, Nala would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Military. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 19000 gp. Chrysoprase (20 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Sard (20 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He has styled his chestnut hair well, parting it to the left. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: John speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Cook hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west.

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 1400 pp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver ewer (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold and ruby ring (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.